A YOUNG motorcyclist died from head injuries after a road accident on Wednesday morning.

The man, who comes from Macclesfield and is believed to be in his late 20s, died after his bike was in collision with a van on the A34 near Congleton.

The accident happened at 8.40am near Capesthorne Hall.

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